Valentine’s Day. It’s creeping up on us. Silently. Well, as silent as a holiday can be when it’s all decked out in pink and red sequins and feathers, smelling like a florist shop, and bursting out of its seams with chocolate. These are just a few of the gift ideas I’m in love with this year. I may, or may not, have bought a few of these for some of the special people in my life. Shhh. It’s a secret. Some of these merchants are on my list of favorites, and a few are ones that I’ve just discovered and fallen madly for. The one thing that most of them have in common is that they are small businesses, and believe in making a better product for a reasonable price. I kind of love that idea, and I know many of you will too.

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Red Striped Grain Sack Heart Lavender Sachet Set from Sutton Place Designs

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I Love You to the Moon and Back Tiny Sentiment Box from Crosby & Taylor

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Chocolate Gift Box from Chocolate Flower Farm

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Sweet and Sassy Bird Apron Made by Sassy Apron at Etsy

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Grand Valentine Chocolate Heart 22-Piece from Lake Champlain Chocolates

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Custom Spray Perfume Gift Set from Pacifica

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Mexican Hot Chocolate Gift Set from Food52

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Flamingo Wall Organizer from 3 Sprouts

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The Dangerous Stuff from The Toffee House

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Sage Green Unicorn Hauler Tote Made by Sterling Sewn at Etsy

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Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel Sauce from Stonewall Kitchen

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Valentine’s Day Cat Collar Made by Pugs2Persians at Etsy

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The Perfect Man from Target to make The Perfect Man Cookies from Faith, Hope, Love, and Luck